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VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING
Spring 2012 Released Test
WORLD HISTORY I
Form H0112, CORE 1
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World History I
Directions
Read each question and choose the best answer. Then fill in the circle on your answer
document for the answer you have chosen.
SAMPLE
The Great Wall of China was built to
A close China to foreign trade

B provide a trade route across Asia
C protect China from invaders
D create a monument to Mongol rule
3
When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow
archaeologists to
A speculate about daily lives

B understand spoken languages
C interpret written records
D study farming techniques
2 The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition
that included
F sacrifices
G ancestor worship
H holy pilgrimages
J monotheism
4
3 What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?
A Increase of spoken languages

B End of hunting
C Development of permanent settlements
D Elimination of trade
4 Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?
F Religious oligarchy
G Republic
H Imperial bureaucracy
J Democracy
5 Which text is a central document of Judaism?
A Analects
B Koran (Quran)
C Torah
D Upanishads
5
BRAHMINS
Priests and scholars
KSHATRIYAS
Rulers and warriors
VAISYAS
Merchants and traders
SUDRAS
Peasants
Untouchables
What does this diagram represent?
F Class system of China

G Political system of Greece
H Feudal system of Japan
J Caste system of India
6
F or V
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
A Chinese characters
B Phoenician alphabet
C Egyptian hieroglyphics
D Sumerian cuneiform
7
8 Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the
F laws of the Old Testament

G decrees of the Upanishads
H Five Pillars
J Eightfold Path
9 The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations

by developing
A the concept of zero

B long-lasting roads
C the production of porcelain
D wind-powered boats
8
10
Religious Beliefs of Ancient ?

Live in harmony with nature
Have a simple life
Exercise humility in all things
Which region best replaces the question mark?
F China
G Greece
H Egypt
J Mesopotamia
11 The ruling authority of Chinas ancient dynasties was based on the
A Code of Hammurabi
B Mandate of Heaven
C Twelve Tables
D Ten Commandments
9
12
Warfare between alliances led by

Athens and Sparta
Lasted nearly 30 years
Ended the Golden Age of Pericles
Which event is described in this list?
F The Gallic Wars

G The Peloponnesian War
H The Trojan War
J The Punic Wars
13
An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of

the state; even our merchants and businessmen know something
about politics. We alone believe that a man who takes no interest
in public affairs is more than harmless; he is useless.
Pericles, Funeral Oration
In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing
A military discipline
B civic responsibility
C religious freedom
D economic opportunity
10
14 Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of
F poetry
G sculpture
H philosophy
J medicine
15 Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the

Greek cultures?
A The rule of emperors

B An army of legionnaires
C Polytheistic religion
D Bicameral legislature
11
16
Mediterranean Region
Which number on the map marks the location of this building?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4
12
17
Europe
Which number marks a province of the Roman Empire?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
18 Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by
F banning monotheism
G writing a constitution
H moving the capital
J abolishing slavery
13
19 Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
A The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire

B The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
C The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
D The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
20
1. Assassination of Julius Caesar

2. Defeat of Marc Anthony
3. Formation of first triumvirate
4. Augustus becomes emperor
Which list places these events in the correct chronological order?
F 1, 2, 4, 3
G 2, 4, 3, 1
H 3, 1, 2, 4
J 4, 3, 1, 2
14
21
Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?
A Greek
B Russian
C Byzantine
D Islamic
15
22
Division of the Church After 300 A.D.
1 2
Western Church Eastern Church
? ?
Which information correctly completes this table?
F Column 1Centered in Constantinople

G Column 2Centered in Rome
H Column 1Accepted the authority of the Patriarch
J Column 2Used Greek language in liturgy
23 Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and
Roman knowledge?
A Mongol
B Gupta
C Chinese
D Byzantine
16
24 The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the
F end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe

G end of the Crusades in the Middle East
H beginning of British dominance in Northern Europe
J beginning of Turkish rule in the Balkans
25 The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilizations achievements in

art and architecture?
A Chinese
B Greek
C Islamic
D Roman
26 The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of

contact with the
F Islamic Empire
G Persian Empire
H Mongol Empire
J Byzantine Empire
17
27
Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?
A Islam
B Hinduism
C Buddhism
D Christianity
28 Which factor strengthened both the Byzantine Empire and the empire
of Charlemagne?
F Unity between politics and religion

G Respect for elders and ancestors
H Studies of geography and medicine
J Patrons of painters and sculptors
18
29
Ali, the fourth caliph, or successor of Muhammad, dies.
What was one impact of this event?
A Muslim pilgrims no longer traveled to Medina.

B A permanent split occurred within the religion.
C Muslim teachers no longer made the Hajj.
D The desert tribes declared a lasting truce.
30 One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was
F making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

G stopping the Islamic conquest of Western European territories
H reconquering territory that had once belonged to the Roman Empire
J defeating an invading army of Ottoman Turks
31 The Limpopo and Zambezi Rivers were boundaries for the empire of
A Kush
B Nubia
C Ghana
D Zimbabwe
19
32
Major East Asian Religions
China Japan
Which religion belongs in the shaded part of this diagram?
F Buddhism
G Hinduism
H Confucianism
J Shintoism
20
33 Which map shows the Japanese archipelago?
A C
B D
21
34
Africa
2 4
Which number marks the location of an African kingdom that

adopted Christianity?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4
22
35
1. Produced potatoes as a main crop

2. Believed in only one deity
3. Located in rainforest
4. Constructed pyramids
Which characteristic was shared by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
36
Finance Charles V
Ferdinand and
exploration by expands empire
Isabella unify
Christopher in the Western
the nation
Columbus Hemisphere
These events occurred in the nation-state of
F France
G Russia
H England
J Spain
23
37
[Y]ou must apply the strength of your righteousness to another

matter which concerns you as well as God. For your brethren who
live in the east are in urgent need of your help, and you must
hasten to give them the aid which has often been promised them.
Pope Urban, 1095
This speech helped to start the
A Hundred Years War

B First Crusade
C Norman Conquest
D Holy Roman Empire
38 The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of
F courts
G guilds
H manors
J monasteries
24
39 The Magna Carta was important because it
A established the right of assembly

B limited the power of the king
C ended the system of feudalism
D increased the influence of the church
40 Which diagram indicates the spread of the Black Death?
South
F Europe
Asia
East
G Europe
Asia
Sub-
H Europe Saharan
Africa
North
J Europe
Africa
25
41 Which movement had the greatest influence on the Renaissance?
A Utopianism
B Feudalism
C Humanism
D Romanticism
42
Began as a band of nomadic warriors

Travelled great distances on horseback
Conquered China
Conquered Russia
Which empire is described by these characteristics?
F Persian Empire
G Ottoman Empire
H Byzantine Empire
J Mongol Empire
26
43
Movable-Type
Printing Press
Rapid Spread
of Ideas
Which phrase completes this diagram?
A Construction of Monasteries
B Development of Guilds
C Growth of Universities
D Production of Books
44 During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
F By planting crops
G From domesticated animals
H By following animal migrations
J From nearby settlements
27
45
Eastern Hemisphere
1 4
Which number on this map represents the region where archaeologists

believe the first humans appeared?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
28
46
Ancient Civilizations
3
2
The ancient Hebrews established a civilization near which location?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4
47 Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor as a result of
A dynastic decline
B climate changes
C sea trade
D democratic elections
29
48
Greece
Which number represents the location of ancient Athens?
F 1
G 2
H 3
J 4
30
49
The Spread of ?
Map Legend
To 632
To 656
To 750
What best completes the title of this map?
A the Plague
B Islam
C Judaism
D the Crusades
31
50 The Vikings who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages were from
F Poland
G Russia
H Turkey
J Scandinavia
51 Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
A Mountains for stone building materials

B Peninsula for easily constructed defenses
C River valley to provide rich farmland
D Desert oasis to supply fresh water
52 In the 14th and 15th centuries, most goods arrived in northern Europe from
Constantinople after crossing the
F Black Sea
G Indian Ocean
H Red Sea
J Pacific Ocean
32
53 Machu Picchu is located in which type of geographic region?
A Arid valley
B Rain forest
C Mountains
D Plains
54 Which characteristic was most common in ancient river valley civilizations?
F Hereditary rule
G Limited population growth
H Social equality
J Limited economic growth
55
Monarchy Aristocracy Tyranny Democracy
This sequence describes the development of government in ancient
A Byzantium
B Sparta
C Rome
D Athens
33
56
Prosperity in the Pax Romana
Completion of
vast road network ?
Significant growth
of trade
Which action best completes this diagram?
F Control of price levels

G Adoption of uniform currency
H Prohibition of money lending
J Limitation of economic regulations
57 Which change was a result of the rise of the feudal system?
A Major cities were established.

B Local lords had the most political power.
C Artistic achievements became socially important.
D Long-distance trade routes were developed.
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58
Economic Foundations of the Renaissance
Greater Higher
Money Supply Trade Volume
Which phrase best completes this diagram?
F Closure of Banks
G Use of Arabic Numbers
H Letters of Credit
J Church Rules on Usury
59 In The Prince, Niccol Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders

to have
A absolute power
B constitutional government
C democratic participation
D political equality
35
60
? in the Roman Republic
Assemblies
The Senate
Consuls
What best replaces the question mark?
F Representative Government
G Citizenship Rights
H Social Structure
J Trade Policies
36
Answer Key-3171-H0112
Test Sequence Reporting
Number Correct Answer Category Reporting Category Description
1 A 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
2 J 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
3 C 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
4 H 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
9 A 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
10 F 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
11 B 001 Human Origins and Early Civilizations
12 G 002 Classical Civilizations
13 B 002 Classical Civilizations
14 J 002 Classical Civilizations
15 C 002 Classical Civilizations
16 G 002 Classical Civilizations
17 A 002 Classical Civilizations
18 H 002 Classical Civilizations
20 H 002 Classical Civilizations
22 J 003 Postclassical Civilizations
23 D 003 Postclassical Civilizations
24 F 003 Postclassical Civilizations
25 C 003 Postclassical Civilizations
26 J 003 Postclassical Civilizations
27 A 003 Postclassical Civilizations
28 F 003 Postclassical Civilizations
29 B 003 Postclassical Civilizations
30 H 003 Postclassical Civilizations
31 D 004 Regional Interactions
32 J 004 Regional Interactions
33 C 004 Regional Interactions
34 H 004 Regional Interactions
37 B 004 Regional Interactions
39 B 004 Regional Interactions
40 G 004 Regional Interactions
41 C 004 Regional Interactions
44 H 005 Geography
45 B 005 Geography
46 G 005 Geography
47 C 005 Geography
48 F 005 Geography
49 B 005 Geography
50 J 005 Geography
51 B 005 Geography
52 F 005 Geography
53 C 005 Geography
54 F 006 Civics and Economics
55 D 006 Civics and Economics
56 G 006 Civics and Economics
57 B 006 Civics and Economics
58 H 006 Civics and Economics
59 A 006 Civics and Economics
60 F 006 Civics and Economics
Spring 2012 Released

World History I Standards of Learning Test
Total Raw Score to Scaled Score Conversion Table for
Multiple Choice Form H0112, Core 1
Total Raw Score Total Scaled Score

If you get this many items Then your converted scaled score
correct: is:
0 0
1 204
2 238
3 258
4 272
5 284
6 293
7 302 A total raw score (left
8 309 column) is converted to a
9 316 total scaled score (right
10 322 column). The total scaled
11 328 score may range from 0 to
12 333 600.
13 338
14 343 A scaled score of 400 or
15 347 more means the student
16 352 passed the SOL test, while
17 356 a scaled score of 399 or
18 360 less means the student did
19 364 not pass the test. A scaled
20 368 score of 500 or more
21 371 indicates the student
22 375 passed the SOL test at an
23 379 advanced level.
24 382
25 386
26 389
27 393
28 396
29 400
30 403
31 406
32 410
33 413
34 417
35 420
36 424
37 427
38 431
39 435
40 439
41 443
42 447
43 451
44 455
45 459
46 464
47 469
48 474
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VIRGINIA STANDARDS OF LEARNING

Spring 2012 Released Test

Form H0112, CORE 1

Property of the Virginia Department of Education

The Great Wall of China was built to

A close China to foreign trade

A speculate about daily lives

3 What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?

A Increase of spoken languages

4 Which type of government was used in the Persian Empire?

5 Which text is a central document of Judaism?

What does this diagram represent?

F Class system of China

Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?

8 Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the

F laws of the Old Testament

9 The Gupta Empire made a major contribution to world civilizations

A the concept of zero

Religious Beliefs of Ancient ?

Which region best replaces the question mark?

11 The ruling authority of Chinas ancient dynasties was based on the

Warfare between alliances led by

Which event is described in this list?

F The Gallic Wars

An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of

Pericles, Funeral Oration

In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing

14 Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of

15 Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the

A The rule of emperors

Which number on the map marks the location of this building?

Which number marks a province of the Roman Empire?

18 Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by

19 Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?

A The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire

1. Assassination of Julius Caesar

Which list places these events in the correct chronological order?

Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?

Division of the Church After 300 A.D.

Western Church Eastern Church

Which information correctly completes this table?

F Column 1Centered in Constantinople

24 The Battle of Tours was significant because it marked the

F end of Muslim expansion into Western Europe

25 The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilizations achievements in

26 The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of

Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?

F Unity between politics and religion

Ali, the fourth caliph, or successor of Muhammad, dies.

What was one impact of this event?

A Muslim pilgrims no longer traveled to Medina.

30 One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was

F making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire

Major East Asian Religions

Which religion belongs in the shaded part of this diagram?

33 Which map shows the Japanese archipelago?

Which number marks the location of an African kingdom that

1. Produced potatoes as a main crop

Which characteristic was shared by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?

These events occurred in the nation-state of

[Y]ou must apply the strength of your righteousness to another

Pope Urban, 1095